Business Details
39 Years
experience
Professional In-Home Pet Sitting Services
Founded in 1987, Pet Sitters of America has built a reputation as a trusted provider of in-home pet care and dog training services. Our four-step hiring process ensures only qualified professionals represent our company, while ongoing training and clear communication maintain consistent service quality. We are proud to support Animal Education and Rescue, a local non-profit humane society, demonstrating our commitment to animal welfare beyond client services. Our insured and bonded team provides peace of mind through personalized care, handling everything from daily visits to overnight stays while clients are away. With over three decades of experience serving Lake County, Illinois, we combine deep industry knowledge with a passion for animals to deliver reliable, compassionate solutions.Our association with veterinary professionals validates our expertise, while client testimonials highlight our ability to meet diverse pet care needs. We maintain transparency through detailed sitter notes and regular client updates, ensuring complete trust in our services. Our family-owned operation prioritizes community impact, balancing business success with social responsibility through animal rescue initiatives. This combination of operational excellence and heartfelt service has made us a preferred choice for pet owners seeking dependable care.
Services
Pet Sitting
Dog Training
Overnight Care
Dog Walking
Mail Collection
Plant Watering
Home Security
Medication Administration
Pet Transportation
Behavior Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We implement a four-step hiring process for quality assurance
- Our team undergoes continual training and background checks
- We are fully insured and bonded for client protection
- Our company supports animal rescue and education initiatives
- We maintain partnerships with local veterinary professionals
What people say
Peace of mind
Outstanding service
Trustworthy professionals
Loving care
Reliable team
Services
Pet Sitting
Our professional pet sitters provide in-home care with visits up to four times daily or overnight stays. Services include feeding, medication administration, playtime, and home security checks. Clients receive detailed notes about each visit to ensure complete transparency and peace of mind while traveling.
Dog Training
Compassionate Dog Training offers personalized programs for obedience, socialization, and behavior modification. Our certified trainers use positive reinforcement techniques tailored to each dog's specific needs. Services range from basic commands to advanced behavioral issue resolution in the pet's familiar environment.
Overnight Care
Professional caregivers remain in clients' homes overnight to provide continuous pet care and home security. This service includes feeding, multiple bathroom breaks, play sessions, and maintaining household routines. Ideal for pets requiring special attention or owners seeking maximum security during extended absences.
People
Sandy Kamen Wisniewski
President
Founder of Pet Sitters of America since 1987 and creator of Compassionate Dog Training. Recipient of multiple business and volunteer awards, Sandy combines decades of pet care expertise with community leadership through Animal Education and Rescue.
Chuck Wisniewski
Co-Owner
Manages daily operations of Pet Sitters of America while supporting his wife Sandy's non-profit initiatives. With over 30 years in the business, Chuck ensures service quality and operational efficiency across Lake County's pet care services.
Questions
What services do you offer for pet owners?
We provide in-home pet sitting, overnight stays, dog walking, medication administration, and home security services for pets in their familiar environment.
How do you ensure quality pet care?
Our four-step hiring process includes background checks, training, and ongoing supervision to maintain consistent, professional service standards across all client interactions.
Do you care for multiple pet types?
Our trained professionals handle dogs, cats, birds, and small animals with species-specific care protocols tailored to each client's unique requirements.
Are you available for emergency situations?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency services, we maintain flexible scheduling to accommodate urgent pet care needs with advance notice.
How do you communicate during pet care visits?
Caregivers provide detailed written updates after each visit, including pet behavior observations and any household maintenance completed during our visits.
Reviews (4)
Betsy Ellen
Nov 18, 2019
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Terrible experience. Called them to watch our dog while on vacation. My husband filled out the 13 page contract, he had some questions so he called Chuck and they talked about it. When my husband sent back the contract he crossed something out based on his conversation with Chuck. A woman called my husband and said we cannot have a contract with cross outs, my husband said ok and sent back a new contract with no cross outs.
The women called my husband back and said that they could no longer watch our dog, something about availablity but Chuck told me and my husband the dates were fine that's why he sent us the contract. My husband even offered to pay more and she said no. Rude and unprofessional!
The women called my husband back and said that they could no longer watch our dog, something about availablity but Chuck told me and my husband the dates were fine that's why he sent us the contract. My husband even offered to pay more and she said no. Rude and unprofessional!
Patty Belec
May 05, 2017
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I have used Pet Sitters of America for over night stays for a couple years now and have been extremely satisfied with the company and the sitters. The sitter will come and meet the animals ahead of time. Payments are super easy and very reasonable. We now have 7 animals (2 dogs, 1 cat, 2 guinea pigs and 2 sugar gliders) that we ask to have them care for and they have done a wonderful job. We have had Chuck over recently and Susan last year. They both are very responsive and kept in touch while we were away. We would recommend to everyone and will continue to use their services.
Marti Gorun
Jan 07, 2017
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We have used Pet Sitters for many years for both our healthy and elderly cats. They do a very professional job and we were very happy with them. One of our elderly cats got sick while we were away and Chuck made sure she got to the vet immediately and he notified us right away. If you are looking for peace of mind with your precious pets, this is the place to go.
Bob The Pizza Mans Mom
Dec 12, 2016
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Have used PSA for many years. Chuck has done an amazing job for my kitties and ugly fish. He's provided updates when asked and I've never once worried about their care. Plenty of other "kid sitter" options out there but I'll keep choosing PSA for peace of mind! Thanks so much
